Senna Species, Privet Cassia, Privet Senna, Privet Wild Sensitive Plant

Sennaligustrina

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Senna (SEN-nuh)
Species
ligustrina (lig-UST-ree-nuh)
Synonym
Cassia ligustrina
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bradenton, Florida

Deltona, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Ellenton, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida(2 reports)

Fort Myers, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Largo, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Miami, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Pensacola, Florida(2 reports)

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Wauchula, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida

Zolfo Springs, Florida

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Tampa, FL | September 2015 | positive

This plant is somewhat delicate and requited a stake to support it during the first year. Mine is only 3 years old now.
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Melbourne Beach, FL | May 2010 | positive

Short lived nice yellow flowers. This plant is constantly visited by sulphur butterflies. It Grows well nearby the beach in sandy alkal...Read More

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Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b) | September 2005 | positive

We have had this plant for several years. It has spread somewhat, but is not a problem. Here it blooms mid spring until winter. It is a...Read More

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | October 2001 | neutral

This Florida native plant is short lived and short in stature but fast growing and tolerates frost and mild freezes well. Blooming from ...Read More

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